Nominate your mum for competition and show her what she means to you

IS IT her good advice, comforting attitude or even her entrepreneurial drive?

We want to know what makes your mother so special, as part of the Mum Of The Year competition.

It has been organised by the Grimsby Telegraph with sponsors St Andrew's Hospice and is a chance to show your mum how much she means to you.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, what better time to tell her how much you appreciate the time she has given you over the years.

And if she is crowned number one, there are more than £400 of prizes to be won.

If your super mum deserves recognition, then it is simple to get involved – all you have to do is send in a short paragraph of why you have nominated her and a photograph.

Finalists will appear in our Mum Of The Year supplement in April, where a text system will be in place to vote.

Organiser Caroline Whelpton, the Telegraph's Classified manager and head of new business, said: "It is our first award of this type and we really want to know what makes your mum special to you and why.

"A photo of your mum will appear in our newspaper and online publications so this is your opportunity to show how much you appreciate her and tell our readers all about her.

"Some people say it with flowers, but to write something that is personal to you and your mum, is a keepsake forever.

"Whether or not your mum is chosen as Mum Of The Year, I am sure she will appreciate the sentiment and thoughtfulness behind each and every nomination."

The judging panel, who will determine 12 winning mums to go through to the final, are: Jane Whenham White, the head of fundraising and marketing at the hospice, Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor and Donna Reed, the director of St Hugh's Hospital.

Mrs Whenham White said: "I think it's appropriate that the hospice is sponsoring Mum Of The Year because we are all about family, not just the person who is poorly.

"Mums are the most important thing in our lives, no matter what age we are. I can't wait to read about your mums."

Keep checking your Telegraph for coverage.

How to enterTo nominate your mum, simply send in or e-mail a short paragraph (about 150 words), with your name, your mum’s name and her photograph, and your telephone number to: Caroline Whelpton, Mum Of The Year Competition, Grimsby Telegraph, 80 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3EH, or e-mail caroline.whelpton@gsmg.co.ukUsual Telegraph rules apply.

Comments

My mum, I prefer the word mother. Kind, dedicated, her children will always be just that no matter what their age. Looks after dad extremely after his strokes. Puts up with so much, goes that extra mile. Always there in a time of crisis. A bit too naieve, honest as the day is long. Good looking girl for her 70+ years. It wouldn't be the first time to say she has been mistook for my girlfriend. I love my mum.